Current Event: US Erects Wall

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/world/middleeast/18sadrcity.html?ex=1366257600&en=a151aa60f77a7c80&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

The United States army has determined that the best solution to their infiltration of militia fighters from Sadr City. The giant, cement wall has been constructed since last week, and many of the soldiers feel it is the right solution. Though many residents of other cities also with cement wall partitions have complained about a feeling of isolation, the walls have prevented insurgents from attacking the city.

Is this the 1600's? We're building a stone wall to prevent our enemies? This seems more ludicrous than going into Iraq in the first place. Of all things to do, while we're in someone else's country, it would seem that we shouldn't be erecting large barriers that will affect the population's living style. Think of it like someone's house. If you visited a friend's house, you might take some food or use their Tv, but you wouldn't go to Ikea, buy a furniture set, and then build it in your friend's house. Why should Iraq be any different?